L. Shankar
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Lakshminarayana Shankar, is an Indian violinist, singer and composer who goes by the stage name Shenkar. Known as a world music icon for his significant contributions to world music, he is often regar
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Young L. Shankar on mridangam
L. Shankar (aged 13) recorded in 1963 by Films Division for a documentary.
L Shankar with McLaughlin's One Truth Band in 1978
Shakti (band)
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Shakti was a fusion band founded by English guitarist John McLaughlin and Indian violinist L. Shankar with percussionists Zakir Hussain and Vikku Vinayakram. Initially formed in 1973 under the name “T
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…double violin (known as the LSD – L. Shankar Double Violin), which covers the orchestral string family's range. His world music albums with the band Shakti during the mid-70s became the "standard to gauge the playing and composing abilities of any world musician following in Shakti's expansive wake". In…
Shakti in 1976
Turiyananda Sangit (1975) poster featuring John McLaughlin, L. Shankar & R.Raghavan.
Shakti performing with Larry Coryell, standing in for John (who had injured his hand) at a concert in India in 1982